In-depth reviews

Despite mediocre battery range, modest carrying capacity and a firm ride, the Smart EQ ForFour is a likeable electric city-car package

The Smart EQ ForTwo is a fantastic city runabout, but it’s hampered by its two-seat body, limited practicality and relatively short electric range

The Smart EQ ForTwo Cabriolet is the only convertible electric car on sale, but the Coupe version’s compromises apply here, too

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is the most powerful model in the range but it cannot offer the driving experience to match

Steep depreciation and high road tax give the diesel versions the edge over the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid

We’ve little data to go on, but Infiniti Q70 Hybrid quality is high, the dealers are excellent and safety equipment is plentiful on the top trim level

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid offers plenty of cabin space by the battery pack robs it of much needed luggage capacity

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is unlikely to be any more economical than a modern diesel saloon, which makes it hard to recommend

Quiet, refined and responsive at low speeds, the Soul EV is at its best around town

Company-car drivers do best, but everyone will save a packet at the pumps with the Soul EV

Reliability is assured by an industry-leading warranty, but there’s not much advanced safety kit

The Kia Soul was the first electric SUV to hit the streets, and is worth a look for its style and easy-driving practicality

The boxy outline of the Kia Soul EV hints at the practical and spacious interior inside, which will appeal to family buyers

Less range than newer rivals makes the Soul EV an instant compromise

As the batteries are mounted under the floor, the Volkswagen e-up! is as practical as its petrol-powered siblings

The Volkswagen e-up! is fun to drive around town but struggles a bit on faster roads

As one of the older electric cars on the market, the Volkswagen e-up! misses out on a few key safety systems

The Volkswagen e-up! is slightly pricier than a Smart EQ ForFour, but like that car it’ll cost you very little to run

An 83-mile range restricts the Volkswagen e-up! to short journeys, but a good rapid charge time helps

The e-up! was one of the first all-electric city cars to go on sale, but more modern rivals offer more range and better technology

The Volkswagen e-up!’s interior has a functional layout, but it isn’t the last word in cutting-edge technology

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is comfortable and well-appointed, but the dashboard is showing its age

There's a surprisingly conventional interior, but the Soul EV comes with plenty of toys for a car at this price point